Phaedranassa tunguraguae Marantaceae creeping rhizome

creeping rhizome

ideally 60-80%

waxy flower at or just amid the leaves

and it is highly adapted to its cloud forest habitat

primarily found in regions of Ecuador and Peru

Phaedranassa tunguraguae Marantaceae creeping rhizomeHailing from the high altitude regions of Ecuador, stands as a botanical gem renowned for its captivating and distinctive flowers. These blooms, resplendent in shades of bright red or crimson, take on a tubular form with six pointed petals, arranged in a visually striking umbel. Native to the montane cloud forests of the Tungurahua province in Ecuador, this plant thrives at elevations ranging from 2,500 to 3,000 meters above sea level, where cool